A Letter to My Future Self - New Year Writing Prompt

Ever wonder what your students would tell their future selves in a year? This prompt gives them the chance to write a letter to their future selves, full of advice, dreams, and maybe a little humor (because let’s face it, they’ll probably remind themselves to stop procrastinating on homework). It's a fun and creative way to get students thinking about their goals, what they want to achieve, and what they’d like to avoid, like accidentally binge-watching the entire season of a show instead of studying.

How it works:

1. Writing Prompt: Students write a letter to their future selves, offering advice, setting goals, and maybe telling themselves to stop eating so much pizza (or maybe not). It’s a chance for them to reflect on the year ahead and get real with their future selves.

2. Drawing Prompt: After writing their letter, students get to draw what they think their future self will look like. Will they be wearing a cape? Maybe a superhero costume? The possibilities are endless!

Ways of Use:

• Goal Setting: Help students set personal goals for the year.

• Creative Writing: Encourage them to write with humor and imagination.

• Art Integration: Combine drawing and writing for a fun, hands-on activity.

• Reflection: A great way to look ahead and think about personal growth.

Advantages:

• Encourages self-reflection and goal-setting.

• Lets students use humor and creativity.

• Combines writing and art for a full experience.

• A fun way to connect with their future selves.

This activity is the perfect way to get students excited about the future while having a laugh, and who knows, maybe they’ll even learn a thing or two about themselves along the way!